Sr. Avionics System Engineer - Protingent

Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Avionics System Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Avionics Engineer opportunity with our client in Bothell, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates a master drawing list of avionics systems drawings and documents for project level STC.
• Defines avionics and electrical system architecture requirements and definition for VIP/VVIP aircraft.
• Designs wire diagrams and preliminary wire routing utilizing engineering drafting tools.
• Reviews completed drawing packages from peers and approves them for release.
• Develops verification and test procedures to comply with the latest FAA design requirements.
• Supports installation of systems via liaison with modification facility, identifies root cause issues, captures redline updates, resolves design issues, and updates drawings to meet schedule.
• Interfaces with customers (internal and external), FAA designees and vendors during entire project to ensure designs meet all requirements.
• Participates in the project bid process to capture engineering and design requirements for bid estimates and firm price quotes to customers.
• Participates in the project scheduling of the avionics systems to ensure accuracy to major milestones and deliverables.
• Prepares design checklist, templates and other processes as needed.
• May perform as functional ‘Focal’ for group on specific projects.
• Maintains close coordination with project engineers to comply with schedule and cost of projects.
• Mentors and guides other engineers on technical designs or processes.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in aerospace or electrical engineering desired; minimum of eight years relevant aerospace experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aircraft interior and/or VIP retrofit experience preferred.
• Extensive technical knowledge of Boeing aircraft for VIP and/or commercial models.
• Strong working knowledge of My Boeing Fleet for OEM data sets.
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution.
• Thorough understanding of the certification and electrical design process.
• Must be able to provide complex lay-outs and program design studies.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to successfully interface with customers on projects.
• Competent use of CAD and data management systems.
• Ability to understand and derive multiple customer standard electrical system requirements.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally across multiple organizations.
• Experience leading employees/teams in productive and efficient manner.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
  
  

Desired Job Qualifications

• Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and technical solutions.
• Ability to adapt and lead tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering)
• Demonstrate technical expertise under strict deadlines with minimal margin of error.
• Extensively broad and diverse knowledge of:
• Avionics: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment), 3D wire routing adhering to aircraft system separation requirements.
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Bothell,WA.
• Salary Range: $109,424.00 - $150,458
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
  
  

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.